StefanAVFC Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 And that changes what I said, how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 If Swansea drop out the league I wouldn't be surprised to see Michu go for 7 or 8mThey won't go down, they've got too much quality, Michu won't go for that amount they could well dropNot going to happen, they've got bony as well don't forgetWhat good had all those players done them so far? And they've got a horrible run in Don't you look silly tonight? Go take a look at the table. Theyre 2 points ahead of 2 teams with a match in hand and 6 ahead of a team with 3 games in hand. A handful of results and they're 3rd last on the same games played. Like I said, they're in very real trouble. Draws won't keep them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 No one looks silly but Swansea played well and deserved their draw regardless of when they equalized plus they were through on goal just as the referee blew the final whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I don't think Swansea will go down. Their run-in doesn't look that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 By the way it's only one win in ten for Monk. But I think it's a pipe dream if anybody thinks we could sign players like Michu or Dembélé. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 We will be signing unknown upcoming players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I was actually surprised to read that apparently Bony's scored 20 goals this season. I thought Swansea had no one to score goals with Michu out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 With regards to Bony, excellent player. Really wanted him when we was close to getting him on loan He has made step up from Eredivisie with ease and would cost too much now, so obviously Alfred Finnbogason is a prime choice for us to look at? he is around £8/9mil mark now and would be lethal alongside Benteke. Would anyone else on here like see Finnbogason in a Villa shirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=isl/news/newsid=2078364.html Dutch top scorer, sc Heerenveen's all-time leading marksman, a potential "phenomenon", Van Nistelrooy and Huntelaar rolled into one – meet Alfred Finnbogason.Alfred Finnbogason became sc Heerenveen's all-time leading scorer at the weekend – considering the Iceland forward is still only 25, there looks certain to be plenty more to come. “ He's cool, he has vision and a fine nose for goal. He could become a phenomenon Marco van Basten” Finnbogason struck his 24th Eredivisie goal of the season in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with NEC Nijmegen, matching his tally from last term to move onto 48 top-flight goals in total, one more than Gerald Sibon mustered during three spells at Heerenveen. "Of course I am happy and proud of my record," he said. "Although personally I was not preoccupied with the record, it is great to go into the history books in this way. It is an honour because a lot of good strikers have played for Heerenveen. But it is only positive for me personally – the team did not benefit from this. I'd rather have won the three points like we should have done." Finnbogason is part of an impressive lineage at Heerenveen, where the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Jon Dahl Tomasson have all taken early steps in their careers. It has also proven a happy stomping ground for Finnbogason, who had been something of a journeyman up until the past 18 months. Born in Reykjavik, he spent part of his childhood in Edinburgh before returning to his homeland to play for Breidablik, whom he helped to a first Icelandic title in 2010. A subsequent stint at KSC Lokeren OV in Belgium was not as fruitful, though a loan period with Sweden's Helsingborgs IF prompted Heerenveen to come calling in August 2012. Under the tutelage of striking great turned Heerenveen coach Marco van Basten, he has gone from strength to strength. "I knew his name, just like I knew those of [Johan] Cruyff and [Diego] Maradona, though I did not really experience his playing days," said Finnbogason of Van Basten. "I immediately thought I would be able to learn a lot from him, and I was right. [it helps to] have a coach who played your position, who knows how you think, how your feel, who can really help you. If you don't learn from the best, you won't learn from anyone." Such admiration is mutual, with Van Basten saying of his No11: "I would compare him to Ruud van Nistelrooy, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Jon Dahl Tomasson. He's cool, he has vision and a fine nose for goal. He could become a phenomenon." If Van Nistelrooy was an example to Finnbogason when growing up, Robin van Persie and Robert Lewandowski are contemporaries he particularly admires. "I was a Man United fan and [Van Nistelrooy] had an important role there. I like his drive, he was always in the box, and a chance was almost always a goal with him. That is something I also try to do. My strength is also in the penalty area. Lewandowski is powerful but the type I can learn from. Together with Robin van Persie he is the most complete No9 in the world." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Also Aron Johnnsson is looking a good option for AZ, 16 this season and 20 in 32 overall for AZ. Only 23 as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Last time Heerenveen had a prolific striker he flopped. Ladies and gentlemen.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 With regards to Bony, excellent player. Really wanted him when we was close to getting him on loan He has made step up from Eredivisie with ease and would cost too much now, so obviously Alfred Finnbogason is a prime choice for us to look at? he is around £8/9mil mark now and would be lethal alongside Benteke. Would anyone else on here like see Finnbogason in a Villa shirt? No. He is too much of a poacher to fit into our system. Good finisher but not a great deal more in his overall game. I'm pretty sure that like a third of his goals are penalties too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordSepulchrave Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 http://bundesligafanatic.com/out-of-contract-5-hot-properties-who-can-move-for-free-in-the-summer-2/ Hope we're looking at these guys, sounds like they're definitely worth considering on a free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 http://bundesligafanatic.com/out-of-contract-5-hot-properties-who-can-move-for-free-in-the-summer-2/ Hope we're looking at these guys, sounds like they're definitely worth considering on a free. Whoever gets Aaron Hunt is a very lucky club indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Aaron Hunt and Andreas Beck would really improve us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Last time Heerenveen had a prolific striker he flopped. Ladies and gentlemen.... Exactly. Need to be very wary of rating attackers from the Eredivisie by their record, just look at Atidore's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Anyone think Bartlomiej Pawlowski could be worth a look, he was a threat at Villa Park and still very young, On loan from Lodz to Malaga. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'd say Bacuna, KEA and Vlaar prove that we have a good eye for talent in the Dutch league. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjacobjr Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'd say Bacuna, KEA and Vlaar prove that we have a good eye for talent in the Dutch league. I think we could be back there in the summer to replace benteke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'd say Bacuna, KEA and Vlaar prove that we have a good eye for talent in the Dutch league. I think we could be back there in the summer to replace benteke I wouldn't mind us going back to belgium..... Michy Batshuayi would be a good replacement but a risky one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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